U21 World League

Balaídos
Spectators: 7682 (Terracing: 5762, Seating: 1767, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Frodo Acarreta made the kick off which started today's match. Carl Starfelt made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wit Popowicz in the 3rd minute of play. 7 minutes into the match, Real Club Celta de Vigo's goal looked a bit too open when Witalis Kolbert came free, but Carl Starfelt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. KS Blizne's Zachary Watarz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amat Maldonado in the 8th minute of play. When Franciszek Kolacki fell near the penalty area in the 10th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored KS Blizne's protests and gave Franciszek Kolacki a yellow card for diving instead. Franciszek Kolacki kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. Hassan Huerta's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Zachary Watarz firmly grabbed it by the left post. Carl Starfelt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariusz Grabowicz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zachary Watarz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Beremundo Herrera in the 15th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Amat Maldonado in the 17th minute of play forced KS Blizne's goalkeeper Zachary Watarz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Zachary Watarz made a fantastic save in the 19th minute, when Amat Maldonado sent off a good shot on target. Zachary Watarz stood somewhat misplaced when Amat Maldonado came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 20 minute. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Real Club Celta de Vigo's Amat Maldonado in the 23rd minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Zachary Watarz was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for KS Blizne through an amazing save. 24 minutes had been played when some careless play by KS Blizne's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Evelio Lastras was slow to take the kick. During this time Real Club Celta de Vigo's players had a chance to rest. Zachary Watarz made a fantastic save in the 27th minute, when Hassan Huerta sent off a good shot on target. Carl Starfelt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alfred Hetman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frodo Acarreta in the 31st minute of play forced KS Blizne's goalkeeper Zachary Watarz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Carl Starfelt made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wit Popowicz in the 32nd minute of play. 37 minutes into the match, Frodo Acarreta dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Zachary Watarz, 2-0. In the 40th minute, Ximo Vicente hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Carl Starfelt made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariusz Grabowicz in the 41st minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Wit Popowicz in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carl Starfelt prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 46th minute, Beremundo Herrera hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Carl Starfelt came out of the goal in the 47th minute to try and stop a shot by KS Blizne's Alfred Hetman. But to his dismay, Alfred Hetman quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Mariusz Grabowicz made the kick off in the second half. KS Blizne's Zachary Watarz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amat Maldonado in the 52nd minute of play. A hard shot 54 in the game by Mariusz Grabowicz from a close distance when the talented Carl Starfelt managed to make a qualified save. Real Club Celta de Vigo's players were relieved. Alfred Hetman blasted a shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Carl Starfelt having to make a save. In the 59th minute, Frodo Acarreta ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Zachary Watarz was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-1. When Frodo Acarreta fell near the penalty area in the 63rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Real Club Celta de Vigo's protests and gave Frodo Acarreta a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Real Club Celta de Vigo's Frodo Acarreta got a free kick in the 63rd minute. 65 minutes into the match, KS Blizne's goal looked a bit too open when Frodo Acarreta came free, but Zachary Watarz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 67 minutes into the match, Frodo Acarreta notched a goal, 4-1, to the right of KS Blizne's Zachary Watarz. Zachary Watarz was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 69th minute Amat Maldonado shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zachary Watarz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 70 minutes, Mariusz Grabowicz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. KS Blizne's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mariusz Grabowicz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Zachary Watarz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frodo Acarreta, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. Amat Maldonado recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Mariusz Grabowicz could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Carl Starfelt made a huge save. 83 minutes into the match, Real Club Celta de Vigo's goalkeeper Carl Starfelt had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mariusz Grabowicz. Carl Starfelt showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wit Popowicz in the 90th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frodo Acarreta in the 93rd minute of play forced KS Blizne's goalkeeper Zachary Watarz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Real Club Celta de Vigo's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.